Palau is a group of islands located in the region of Oceania. It is southeast of the Philippines. The land area is about 458 square kilometers, which is slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington D.C. The climate there is mostly tropical, hot and humid throughout the year, except during the wet season from May to November. The land varies geologically from the high, mountainous main islands to the low, coral islands. There are many natural resources, including forests, minerals, marine products, and deep-seabed minerals.
Palau also has many specific aspects of geography. Out of all the land in Palau, 8.7% is arable, 4.35% are permanent crops, and 86.95% are for other purposes. There are few cases of HIV and AIDS. Some environmental issues include inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste, threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing.
Palau is a group of islands located in the region of Oceania. It is southeast of the Philippines. The land area is about 458 square kilometers, which is slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington D.C. The climate there is mostly tropical, hot and humid throughout the year, except during the wet season from May to November. The land varies geologically from the high, mountainous main islands to the low, coral islands. There are many natural resources, including forests, minerals, marine products, and deep-seabed minerals.
Palau also has many specific aspects of geography. Out of all the land in Palau, 8.7% is arable, 4.35% are permanent crops, and 86.95% are for other purposes. There are few cases of HIV and AIDS. Some environmental issues include inadequate facilities for disposal of solid waste, threats to the marine ecosystem from sand and coral dredging, illegal fishing practices, and overfishing.